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Marathons in UK

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Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £39-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 1 | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 506 ft ascent
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £32.50-£37.50
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Horseshoe | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent
An exhilarating linear mountain race that crosses the Mamores Mountains range and traverses the flanks of Ben Nevis.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £145
Kinlochleven, Highland, UK

Skyline Scotland | Steall Marathon

An exhilarating linear mountain race that crosses the Mamores Mountains range and traverses the flanks of Ben Nevis.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42 km trail running + 2200 m ascent
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on a looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £22-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Fraggle Run | Wales | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on a looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Complete a grand tour of Leanachan Forest on well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails, this route offers easy and fast terrain.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £75
Fort William, Highland, UK

Skyline Scotland | Trail Marathon

Complete a grand tour of Leanachan Forest on well-maintained forestry tracks, paths, and trails, this route offers easy and fast terrain.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42 km trail running + 300 m ascent
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £39-£41
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Autumn Fudge Trudge | Day 2 | Marathon

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn with a choice of distances, all along the flat and even towpath, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 276 ft ascent
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Fraggle Run | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on a flat, looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Runaway Challenge | Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on a flat, looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

Romp Run | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over marathon distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £36-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Wensum Way Trail | Full Marathon

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over marathon distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 62 ft ascent
Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in a full marathon! Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £65-£80
Edenbridge, Kent, UK

Hever Castle | Marathon

Get active in the award-winning grounds and surrounding Kent countryside in a full marathon! Recruit your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 42.2 km trail running
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Flat, fast and an ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best and is a great choice when looking for a marathon that is eligible for good for age for the London Marathon.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £35-£37
Barnstaple, Devon, UK

RUN Barnstaple | Marathon

Flat, fast and an ideal setting for those aiming to achieve a personal best and is a great choice when looking for a marathon that is eligible for good for age for the London Marathon.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
The Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - and a monster fundraiser! Run alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world and of course other fellow fundraisers.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £72-£74
Inverness, Highland, UK

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | Loch Ness Marathon

The Loch Ness Marathon is a monster race - and a monster fundraiser! Run alongside the shores of the most famous loch in the world and of course other fellow fundraisers.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 350 m ascent
The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.
  • Fri 3 Oct
  • £20-£27
Egham, Surrey, UK

Midweek Chasing Numbers Oct | Marathon

The aim of the midweek runs is to hold events as cheaply as possible in order for people to be able to build their numbers or simply to help people achieve their own goals at an affordable price.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Oktoberfest | Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. A marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 381 ft ascent
Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £53-£55
Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Autumn | Marathon

Previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons by Runners World! Stunningly scenic riverside routes along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 600 ft ascent
A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £60-£66
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon

A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 696 ft ascent
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon within 7 hours on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £23-£35
Staines, Surrey, UK

The Autumn Lucky Dip Run | Marathon

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon within 7 hours on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 0 ft ascent
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £20-£22
Hull, East Yorkshire, UK

Rumble In The Jumble I | Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a marathon at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 2076 ft ascent
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £42-£58.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon | Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 918 ft ascent
Get involved in this spooky marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
  • Sun 12 Oct
  • £17-£29
Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, UK

Scare Bear Run | North | Marathon

Get involved in this spooky marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Get involved in this spooky marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.
  • Sat 18 Oct
  • £22-£35
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, UK

Scare Bear Run | Wales | Marathon

Get involved in this spooky marathon! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you didn't like them, they make a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn.

  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running
Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £61-£75
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Relay
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £39-£41
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile | Day 1 | Marathon

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 288 ft ascent
  • Sun 19 Oct
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Marathon Relay

  • 26.2 miles road running

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